Life Groups

What is a Life Group?

Life Groups are small groups of people who gather to “do life” together and participate in the natural things that Christian families and communities do: Christian fellowship; prayer; reflection on the Word; caring for one another; providing encouragement; taking part in activities and service together; and the list goes on. 

  • Wouldn’t it be great if everyone at Good Shepherd was “tended to” in a smaller aspect of church in which personal care, intimate sharing, and growth in Christ could happen, regularly?
  • Wouldn’t it be great if those who have fallen away from the church could be reawakened by the care found in group life?
  • Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see more of our Good Shepherd people tending the Shepherd’s flock in the community, befriending neighbors and the unchurched, and inviting them to the care, love, activity, fun, and encouragement of a small community, in Christ?
  • Wouldn’t it be a blessing if those who take part in the life of a small community (Life Group) eventually join in the life of the larger Good Shepherd community? 

You'll find descriptions of our various Life Groups below. Many groups meet in person, though some continue meetings via online platforms. If you are interested in any one of the groups, please fill out the Life Group Interest Form. 

Life Group Interest Form

Childcare

Small Groups

2GETHER4LUNCH

Monthly, Thursday, 11:30 am - 12:00 am 314 Elden Street Herndon VA 20170
Open

Euro Bistro on Elden Street

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Men's Brotherhood

Monthly, Saturday, 8:30 am - 12:00 am 1612 Washington Plz Reston VA 20190
Open

8:30 a.m. (Lake Anne Coffee House/Reston Museum)

Come join the GSLC Men’s Breakfast for breakfast, fellowship, presentations, and great conversations! We plan to have a monthly gathering every 2nd Saturday of the month for fellowship, short devotion, and event social planning for the men in our congregation.  It’s a great way to start your Saturday! We will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Lake Anne Coffee House/Reston Museum. After eating, we will close with a short Bible Study and break to allow time for the rest of the day. Questions? Contact Randy Terlecki through the church office (  ).

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Men's Friday Bible Study

Weekly, Friday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am 460 Elden Street Herndon VA 20170
Open
Men's Friday Bible Study
When: Friday mornings, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at Panera Bread (Elden Street)
Lead: Jeff Kroese, Jeff Peterson, and Jim Smith

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Women's Thursday Morning Bible Study

Weekly, Thursday, 10:00 am - 11:30 am 1133 Reston Avenue Herndon VA 20170
Open
Women's Thursday Morning Bible Study
When: Thursday mornings, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in room 203
Lead: Vicki Peter

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Word Workers (Virtual)

Bi-Weekly, Wednesday, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Open
Word Workers meets on the second and fourth Wednesday evening of each month, via Zoom, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a new study on C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters.
Lead: Melinda Dewan

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Young Adults

Bi-Weekly, Sunday, 12:30 pm - 12:00 am 1133 Reston Avenue Herndon VA 20170
Open
Young Adults Life Group
When: second and fourth Sundays of each month at 12:30 p.m. in room 203
Lead: John Purtilo

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Manic Mondays

Bi-Weekly, Monday, 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Open
Manic Mondays Life Group 
When: second and fourth Mondays (during school year) at 7:30 p.m.
Leads: Brian and Sally Cors

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